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How Lisha Wellington found her calling as a home care assistant

How Lisha Wellington became a home care assistant, and why she loves it.

Animal Care | Tiaki Kararehe

Animal care may be for you if you are interested in:

• cleaning, handling, caring for, training or grooming animals
• observing, diagnosing and treating sick animals
• giving advice on the care, well-being and behaviour of animals
• communicating and working with animal owners or other animal care professionals.

Animal Care and Conservation

Animal Care Attendant | Kaitiaki Kararehe

Job

Animal care attendants care for, and clean up after animals in places like kennels, pet shops and animal shelters.

Health Care Assistant | Kaiāwhina Haumanu Hauora/Kaimahi Atawhai

Job

Health care assistants support nurses and care for people in private homes, hospitals, general practices or rest homes.

Paramedic | Āpiha Whakaora

Job

Paramedics assess and treat people who are seriously ill or injured, and transport them to hospital if necessary.

Physician | Rata

Job

Physicians are medical specialists who provide non-surgical advice and treatment to patients referred to them by other doctors.

Interpreter | Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Waha

Job

Interpreters convert what people say from one language into another.